CONTEST END DATE HAS CHANGED!
Because of an unfortunate situation at work, the end date has been advanced by two days. The end date will now be Thursday March 21st @ 2PM EST. Winners will be announced shortly after at the bottom of this first post. I am sorry for the brief delay, please plan accordingly !
Annisman Hardware Giveaway
I'm incredibly excited to announce my second ever giveaway here at anandtech forums !
In this giveaway, I will be shipping out two EVGA SC GTX 670 4GB Graphics cards !
What is unique about these cards ? They come with a factory overclock, 4GB of video memory, high flow exhaust brackets and EVGA backplates.
And of course, they've had the TLC of being in my own computer. So these are, in fact, Annisman approved.
The cards:
I will also be giving away two 50$ games on STEAM (or a number of games equaling 50$ or less).
I have worked with the moderators closely to start this up, so let's keep things professional and fun to allow more giveaways to be offered in the future.
What are the Annisman Giveaways ?
The answer is simple, I, Annisman, often upgrade my PC to the latest and greatest, often times leaving me with unused hardware sitting around. Often this hardware is barely used and in excellent condition. Sometimes a new item will be given away that I have purchased specifically for the purpose of giving it away to the community.
When do I do giveaways ?
Usually after I do a major upgrade on my PC, or a friend's. Leaving spare parts that need a home. This is usually a period of a few months, but can be shorter or longer than that. There is no set schedule. However, I have been known to target Christmas time as a main giveaway. So keep an eye out around the holidays.
Why do I give it away ?
Partly because I hate trying to sell on Ebay/CL, partly because I have the money and I feel like it, and mostly because it's fun to do, for me, and I hope everybody else too.
How many items may I enter to win ?
The way this giveaway will be run is that there are two items you can bid for, obviously, you can only bid on one of them.
If you meet the requirements (see requirements section) you may enter to win one of the video cards, you now essentially have two chances to win a card.
If you do NOT meet the requirements to enter for a card, you may, and are encouraged, to enter for the STEAM game. You will then have two chances to win a game.
How do I 'win' an item ?
Usually there are minor restrictions to who can enter for certain items. (These restrictions are clearly stated below) There are also small requests that I may make, like telling me what you plan on using the hardware for if you win, and/or other trivial requests.
Once a user has entered properly they automatically have a chance at winning that item, as my giveaways are always random drawings.
How do I know if I entered properly ?
Simply check post #2 in this thread to see if your name is listed under the item that you are hoping to get. I will update the qualifying entries once a day, or as often as I can. But certainly before the giveaway ends.
How long will this giveaway run ?
Tenatively, from Monday March 6th to Tuesday March 19th @ 8PM EST
I do however hold the right to either lengthen or shorten this giveaway as needed. If that happens, it will of course be made known.
Update: The date has been changed to Thursday March 21st @ 2PM EST
When will the items be shipped ?
Within two days of the announcement of winners. I will pay the shipping costs.
Can I enter if I don't live in the USA ?
Kind of, only continental USA and Canadian members may enter ! This is my first giveaway allowing Canadian members to join.
DISCLAIMER: Anandtech is in no way responsible or liable for the giveaway of these items. I, Annisman, am personally responsible to adhere to the given rules and proper distribution of said items.
Guidelines and restrictions for entering to win a GTX 670
1. Your current graphics card must be LOWER than GTX 580/660ti for Nvidia, and HD 7870 for AMD/ATI. Don't know where yours falls ? Check the heirarchy chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html. Or ask !
Also, CF/SLI setups must be taken into account when determining your eligibility.
Edit: If you yourself personally own a video card this disqualifies you from entering, you may not enter for the GTX 670s, even though you may have other PCs that are eligible, you yourself are not eligible to enter. So if your gaming PC has a GTX 680 in it, but your family PC has a HD 4850, you still cannot enter. I hope that is clear.
2. You must have the proper power requirements, aka power supply. A high quality 600W is my suggestion. Again, if you're not sure if yours meets the requirements, ask.
3. You must have a relatively current system. These cards would be totally wasted on an older 775, 939 etc. system. You should have at least a newer i3, or an i5 system (or AMD equivalent). If you don't have PCI-E 2.0 or higher on your motherboard, chances are it's too old !
Not sure if your system could make use of this powerful card ? Ask, and we will be glad to tell you.
4. You must have at least 100 posts at the time of entering.
If you meet these requirements, here is the procedure to enter. All of these must be done in full or you will not be qualified.
1. Post a picture of your current computer rig.
2. List your complete computer specs
3. Tell me briefly why you want the card, and what you will do with it.
4. Create a demotivational picture/lolcats/failblog type of picture and post it.
- This has to be YOUR creation, you may use a picture from wherever you can find one (even ones from other lolcat/demotivational images), but make sure it has YOUR own caption on it.
Here is an example, it took me less than 5 minutes to find a picture, use paint to enter a subtitle, and upload it:
Here is one a member in my last giveaway created:
As the main goal here is to make me, Annisman, die in laughter here are some topics that might be good to touch on:
I love cats ! I love small critters and furry animals ! I love graphics cards and MOAR volts ! I enjoy the latest and greatest hardware, watching Nvidiots and AMD fanboys rip eachothers heads off and I love Anandtech !
My favorite team is the Buffalo Bills, I used to work at a Pizzaria and I still live at home with my parents, older brother and sister ! I enjoy giving away hardware, doing benchmarks and cutting people's limbs off in Chivalry Medival Warfare ! I drive a crappy 94 Buick Regal, the radio doesnt work, the windows won't go up or down and 2 of my doors don't open from the outside !
There is a small list to get you started, pick a topic, find a pic, and make me laugh ! I'm totally ok with people roasting me btw, if that's the angle you want to take.
Think you can do better making me laugh with something else? Pick your own subject and make an image to share. But keep it CLEAN please. Swearing/sex/drugs/disgusting things is totally not my thing, and probably not the moderators things too. So keep it PG rated folks.
No matter how dumb/unfunny/un-professional the image you come up with is, you will be qualified so long as you tried.
If you have done all the requirements, you are now entered for an GTX 670 4GB card !
If you are entering for the game:
Is your video card too good or your system too outdated to enter ? Don't live in the USA ? Then enter to win 50$ worth of swag from STEAM !
1. Post a pic of your PC/Laptop, whatever you are gaming on.
2. List out your complete specs
3. Tell me what game(s) you want if you win !
4. Sit back, relax, you are entered !
(there are no post count restrictions for winning a game)
Lastly, I'd like to point out that I do my giveaways honestly, and I expect the same from each one of you. These parts are paid for with my own hard work, and it is a privilege to be able to give them away for free. Let's not lose that privelege ! Be honest about your specs, if your graphics card is too powerful to qualify you to enter honestly, enter for the Steam game, that's why it's there, to give everyone a chance to win something regardless of what they do or do not have. Lastly, the MAIN purpose of my hardware giveaways is to give somebody a chance at a more expensive piece of hardware than they have, or could usually afford on their own. The games I give away are for those of you who already have great hardware, look at it as a perk for being honest, and giving those with less a chance at something cool.
With that being said, good luck to everyone ! Let the giveaway begin.
- Annisman*
FAQ/Updates
Here I'm going to tackle some questions and/or issues that arise as they pop up.
1. Can moderators enter ? It is my decision that moderators, so long as they meet the proper requirements ARE eligible to enter, however it is my suggestion that they only enter for the Steam games.
2. Does SLI/CF disqualify me from entering for the graphics cards ? It depends on the cards, if it is a GTX 260 SLI setup for example, you are still qualified because GTX 260 SLI is < GTX 660ti /7870.
However, if it is a GTX 560ti SLI or 7850CF, you are not qualified as those setups are >= GTX 660ti.
Try to use common sense, if you are not sure where your multiple card setup falls, just ask.
3. My main computer is too powerful to enter, but I have computer 'x' over here that meets the requirements, can I enter ?
No you cannot, the point of this giveaway is to give someone a chance to win a powerful piece of hardware that they do not already have, or couldn't ususally afford. So if you (personally) own a graphics card that disqualifies you, you may not enter, no matter how many other PCs you may have that are eligible.
*exception* It is my decision that user Lavaheadache will still be entered in the draw, as I had not made this rule 100% clear from the get go. If he feels like pulling himself out, my hat is off to him. Otherwise no hard feelings from me.
Winners will be announced below in this first post.
IMPORTANT!
Winners will have ONLY 24 hours to contact me via P.M, I have a busy schedule and will want to finalize things quickly once the giveaway is over. If you win, and do not contact me in 24 hours, a NEW WINNER will be chosen. So please just pay attention to when the giveaway ends and act accordingly!
Winner(s) of the graphics cards:
Pohemi420 and Gillbot (both have contacted me)
Winner(s) of the games:
cmdrdredd and Joshhedge ( please contact me !)
Please contact me VIA PM ASAP !
Because of an unfortunate situation at work, the end date has been advanced by two days. The end date will now be Thursday March 21st @ 2PM EST. Winners will be announced shortly after at the bottom of this first post. I am sorry for the brief delay, please plan accordingly !
Annisman Hardware Giveaway
I'm incredibly excited to announce my second ever giveaway here at anandtech forums !
In this giveaway, I will be shipping out two EVGA SC GTX 670 4GB Graphics cards !
What is unique about these cards ? They come with a factory overclock, 4GB of video memory, high flow exhaust brackets and EVGA backplates.
And of course, they've had the TLC of being in my own computer. So these are, in fact, Annisman approved.
The cards:
I will also be giving away two 50$ games on STEAM (or a number of games equaling 50$ or less).
I have worked with the moderators closely to start this up, so let's keep things professional and fun to allow more giveaways to be offered in the future.
What are the Annisman Giveaways ?
The answer is simple, I, Annisman, often upgrade my PC to the latest and greatest, often times leaving me with unused hardware sitting around. Often this hardware is barely used and in excellent condition. Sometimes a new item will be given away that I have purchased specifically for the purpose of giving it away to the community.
When do I do giveaways ?
Usually after I do a major upgrade on my PC, or a friend's. Leaving spare parts that need a home. This is usually a period of a few months, but can be shorter or longer than that. There is no set schedule. However, I have been known to target Christmas time as a main giveaway. So keep an eye out around the holidays.
Why do I give it away ?
Partly because I hate trying to sell on Ebay/CL, partly because I have the money and I feel like it, and mostly because it's fun to do, for me, and I hope everybody else too.
How many items may I enter to win ?
The way this giveaway will be run is that there are two items you can bid for, obviously, you can only bid on one of them.
If you meet the requirements (see requirements section) you may enter to win one of the video cards, you now essentially have two chances to win a card.
If you do NOT meet the requirements to enter for a card, you may, and are encouraged, to enter for the STEAM game. You will then have two chances to win a game.
How do I 'win' an item ?
Usually there are minor restrictions to who can enter for certain items. (These restrictions are clearly stated below) There are also small requests that I may make, like telling me what you plan on using the hardware for if you win, and/or other trivial requests.
Once a user has entered properly they automatically have a chance at winning that item, as my giveaways are always random drawings.
How do I know if I entered properly ?
Simply check post #2 in this thread to see if your name is listed under the item that you are hoping to get. I will update the qualifying entries once a day, or as often as I can. But certainly before the giveaway ends.
How long will this giveaway run ?
Tenatively, from Monday March 6th to Tuesday March 19th @ 8PM EST
I do however hold the right to either lengthen or shorten this giveaway as needed. If that happens, it will of course be made known.
Update: The date has been changed to Thursday March 21st @ 2PM EST
When will the items be shipped ?
Within two days of the announcement of winners. I will pay the shipping costs.
Can I enter if I don't live in the USA ?
Kind of, only continental USA and Canadian members may enter ! This is my first giveaway allowing Canadian members to join.
DISCLAIMER: Anandtech is in no way responsible or liable for the giveaway of these items. I, Annisman, am personally responsible to adhere to the given rules and proper distribution of said items.
Guidelines and restrictions for entering to win a GTX 670
1. Your current graphics card must be LOWER than GTX 580/660ti for Nvidia, and HD 7870 for AMD/ATI. Don't know where yours falls ? Check the heirarchy chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html. Or ask !
Also, CF/SLI setups must be taken into account when determining your eligibility.
Edit: If you yourself personally own a video card this disqualifies you from entering, you may not enter for the GTX 670s, even though you may have other PCs that are eligible, you yourself are not eligible to enter. So if your gaming PC has a GTX 680 in it, but your family PC has a HD 4850, you still cannot enter. I hope that is clear.
2. You must have the proper power requirements, aka power supply. A high quality 600W is my suggestion. Again, if you're not sure if yours meets the requirements, ask.
3. You must have a relatively current system. These cards would be totally wasted on an older 775, 939 etc. system. You should have at least a newer i3, or an i5 system (or AMD equivalent). If you don't have PCI-E 2.0 or higher on your motherboard, chances are it's too old !
Not sure if your system could make use of this powerful card ? Ask, and we will be glad to tell you.
4. You must have at least 100 posts at the time of entering.
If you meet these requirements, here is the procedure to enter. All of these must be done in full or you will not be qualified.
1. Post a picture of your current computer rig.
2. List your complete computer specs
3. Tell me briefly why you want the card, and what you will do with it.
4. Create a demotivational picture/lolcats/failblog type of picture and post it.
- This has to be YOUR creation, you may use a picture from wherever you can find one (even ones from other lolcat/demotivational images), but make sure it has YOUR own caption on it.
Here is an example, it took me less than 5 minutes to find a picture, use paint to enter a subtitle, and upload it:
Here is one a member in my last giveaway created:
As the main goal here is to make me, Annisman, die in laughter here are some topics that might be good to touch on:
I love cats ! I love small critters and furry animals ! I love graphics cards and MOAR volts ! I enjoy the latest and greatest hardware, watching Nvidiots and AMD fanboys rip eachothers heads off and I love Anandtech !
My favorite team is the Buffalo Bills, I used to work at a Pizzaria and I still live at home with my parents, older brother and sister ! I enjoy giving away hardware, doing benchmarks and cutting people's limbs off in Chivalry Medival Warfare ! I drive a crappy 94 Buick Regal, the radio doesnt work, the windows won't go up or down and 2 of my doors don't open from the outside !
There is a small list to get you started, pick a topic, find a pic, and make me laugh ! I'm totally ok with people roasting me btw, if that's the angle you want to take.
Think you can do better making me laugh with something else? Pick your own subject and make an image to share. But keep it CLEAN please. Swearing/sex/drugs/disgusting things is totally not my thing, and probably not the moderators things too. So keep it PG rated folks.
No matter how dumb/unfunny/un-professional the image you come up with is, you will be qualified so long as you tried.
If you have done all the requirements, you are now entered for an GTX 670 4GB card !
If you are entering for the game:
Is your video card too good or your system too outdated to enter ? Don't live in the USA ? Then enter to win 50$ worth of swag from STEAM !
1. Post a pic of your PC/Laptop, whatever you are gaming on.
2. List out your complete specs
3. Tell me what game(s) you want if you win !
4. Sit back, relax, you are entered !
(there are no post count restrictions for winning a game)
Lastly, I'd like to point out that I do my giveaways honestly, and I expect the same from each one of you. These parts are paid for with my own hard work, and it is a privilege to be able to give them away for free. Let's not lose that privelege ! Be honest about your specs, if your graphics card is too powerful to qualify you to enter honestly, enter for the Steam game, that's why it's there, to give everyone a chance to win something regardless of what they do or do not have. Lastly, the MAIN purpose of my hardware giveaways is to give somebody a chance at a more expensive piece of hardware than they have, or could usually afford on their own. The games I give away are for those of you who already have great hardware, look at it as a perk for being honest, and giving those with less a chance at something cool.
With that being said, good luck to everyone ! Let the giveaway begin.
- Annisman*
FAQ/Updates
Here I'm going to tackle some questions and/or issues that arise as they pop up.
1. Can moderators enter ? It is my decision that moderators, so long as they meet the proper requirements ARE eligible to enter, however it is my suggestion that they only enter for the Steam games.
2. Does SLI/CF disqualify me from entering for the graphics cards ? It depends on the cards, if it is a GTX 260 SLI setup for example, you are still qualified because GTX 260 SLI is < GTX 660ti /7870.
However, if it is a GTX 560ti SLI or 7850CF, you are not qualified as those setups are >= GTX 660ti.
Try to use common sense, if you are not sure where your multiple card setup falls, just ask.
3. My main computer is too powerful to enter, but I have computer 'x' over here that meets the requirements, can I enter ?
No you cannot, the point of this giveaway is to give someone a chance to win a powerful piece of hardware that they do not already have, or couldn't ususally afford. So if you (personally) own a graphics card that disqualifies you, you may not enter, no matter how many other PCs you may have that are eligible.
*exception* It is my decision that user Lavaheadache will still be entered in the draw, as I had not made this rule 100% clear from the get go. If he feels like pulling himself out, my hat is off to him. Otherwise no hard feelings from me.
Winners will be announced below in this first post.
IMPORTANT!
Winners will have ONLY 24 hours to contact me via P.M, I have a busy schedule and will want to finalize things quickly once the giveaway is over. If you win, and do not contact me in 24 hours, a NEW WINNER will be chosen. So please just pay attention to when the giveaway ends and act accordingly!
Winner(s) of the graphics cards:
Pohemi420 and Gillbot (both have contacted me)
Winner(s) of the games:
cmdrdredd and Joshhedge ( please contact me !)
Please contact me VIA PM ASAP !
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